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accession: "0001723596-23-000250"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "CLBK"
cik: "0001723596"
company_name: "Columbia Financial, Inc."
filed_at: "2023-05-25T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-14T14:43:15.720217+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.5
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
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# Columbia Financial authorizes new stock repurchase program for up to 2M shares

## Summary
- Up to 2,000,000 shares (approx. 1.9% of outstanding common stock) authorized for repurchase.
- Sixth stock repurchase program; commences upon completion of existing program.
- Shares may be repurchased in open market or privately negotiated transactions, including under Rule 10b5-1 plan.
- CEO says program underscores commitment to financial discipline and enhancing shareholder value.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001723596-23-000250
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: CLBK
- cik: 0001723596
- company_name: Columbia Financial, Inc.
- filed_at: 2023-05-25T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.5
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.5
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1723596/000172359623000250/0001723596-23-000250-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1723596/000172359623000250/clbk-20230525.htm

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